Air Cambodia has inked an agreement to buy 20 C909 aircraft from Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), making the Cambodian carrier the first foreign flag carrier to place a bulk order for the Chinese-made jet, according to a Saturday ...

A trademark dispute between US luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co and Chinese sanitary pad brand Alffany has recently sparked widespread discussion among Chinese netizens. Tiffany sued Alffany over the alleged similarity between their brand names, with the case now under ...

China's humanoid robotics sector is advancing rapidly, with industry leaders at an industry conference in Shanghai saying the country is “gaining an edge in key parts of the value chain” and preparing to expand overseas as global competition intensity.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, currently in Shanghai for the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, visited Chinese robotics company AgiBot on Friday. Chinese observers view the visit as a further step in deepening ...

"AI development should not be a solo performance by a single country, but a symphony of international cooperation," Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday while addressing the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting ...

A domestically manufactured 14-meter-class super-large diameter shield tunneling machine, named "Pioneer" rolled off the production line on Friday, the Xinhua News Agency reported, citing its developer.

China's GDP grew up by 4.7 percent in the first six months of the year, demonstrating its resilience and vitality. What's the main drivers behind the figures and what's the significance of China's stable economic growth for the global economy? ...

China's GDP expanded by 4.7 percent year-on-year to reach 69.57 trillion yuan ($10.28 trillion) in the first half of 2026, the National Bureau of Statistics reported on Wednesday. The GDP growth in the first half of the year remains well ...

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Friday that China appreciates the US' decision not to extend the Hong Kong-related national emergency under a previous executive order, saying the move was an important step in implementing China-US economic and trade ...

LONGi is proud to announce its partnership with the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON 2026.

On July 14, LONGi hosted the 2026 PV & Energy Storage Innovation Technology Launch at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, a 130-year-old institution that has cultivated numerous technical talents. At the event, the company's brand-new "Technology Forest" portfolio consisting of eight ...

FM spokesperson Lin Jian on Friday reiterated that China is willing to continue communication with Brazil and work with Brazil and other countries to jointly safeguard the multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core and uphold international fairness ...

Moonshot AI, the Beijing-based company behind the Kimi chatbot, has released Kimi K3, a new open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model with 2.8 trillion parameters, further highlighting China's rising AI capabilities, which have drawn broad attention at the 2026 World AI ...

A white humanoid robot dubbed “White Eagle” sent the crowd into a frenzy Thursday night in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province after landing a precise high kick to the head of its black-clad opponent, “Matador,” at what organizers billed as ...

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Friday voiced strong opposition to the UK government's nationalization of British Steel, a subsidiary of China's Jingye Group, criticizing the move as undermining Jingye Group's legitimate rights and interests and severely damaging Chinese companies' ...

Baidu's autonomous ride-hailing service Apollo Go signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turlov Private Holding Ltd on Thursday on the sidelines of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026. Under the partnership, the two parties will work together to ...

The European Commission (EC) is setting up an emergency task force to deal with potential crises including a possible trade conflict with China, a move that Chinese analysts said reflects the bloc's growing tendency to see economic ties through the ...

REPT BATTERO has once again been ranked No.1 globally in residential energy storage battery cells for the first half of 2026, according to the latest shipment rankings jointly released by ICCSINO and NECI. Meanwhile, the company also ranked No.2 globally ...

In Shanghai, the final countdown to one of the world's largest artificial intelligence (AI) events has entered its last stage. Inside the exhibition halls, interactive screens are being tested, robotic arms are undergoing repeated adjustments, and engineers are making final ...

Pop Mart founder and CEO Wang Ning recently led a core management team to visit Apple's headquarters in the US, where they met with Apple CEO Tim Cook and John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering and incoming ...

Louis Vuitton (LV) has filed a lawsuit against a small-sized daily necessities store in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang Province, for alleged intellectual property (IP) infringement, according to local media report.

As a net importer of helium, China has decided to impose temporary export controls on helium in order to ensure domestic supply. The move complies with relevant provisions of China's Foreign Trade Law and WTO rules, Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson ...

At a Five Guys restaurant on Shanghai's bustling Nanjing Road East, the lunchtime rush had passed, but the dining room remained nearly full. More than 90 percent of the seats were still occupied when a Global Times reporter visited the ...

From hand-forged heritage silverware to ingenious bamboo weaving, China's diverse intangible cultural heritage (ICH) handicrafts have staged a remarkable comeback.

Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yadong said on Thursday that China and the Netherlands have continuously deepened bilateral economic and trade cooperation over the past decade since establishing an open, pragmatic and comprehensive partnership, in response to a question about efforts ...

With regards to the development of artificial intelligence (AI), China opposes drawing ideological lines and imposing technological blockades, and the country is committed to coordinating development with security and stands ready to share experiences with all parties to elevate the ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signaled Wednesday that he was not opposed to Chinese carmakers taking over struggling German auto plants, but cautioned it could not be a long-term solution for the industry's problems, the AFP reported. Merz's comments came as ...

The question the world should be asking is not how many barrels of oil China will import, but when the global energy channel crisis will be resolved. Global energy stability requires a clear-eyed confrontation with the supply-side disruptions at their ...

Europe's deindustrialization has intensified anxiety across the continent. However, Europe's manufacturing challenges are driven by a range of factors, making it untenable to shift the blame to "Chinese subsidies." China and Europe share tangible common interests and strong structural complementarity. ...

Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is set to list on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market, with subscriptions opening on Thursday, according to an exchange announcement issued on Wednesday.

Chinese Foreign Ministry (FM) spokesperson Lin Jian on Wednesday rejected a new US sanctions bill targeting countries that continue energy trade with Russia, saying China firmly opposes “illegal unilateral sanctions” that lack a basis in international law or authorization from ...

China's electricity consumption, a key barometer of economic activity, rose 5.3 percent year-on-year to 5.09 trillion kilowatt-hours in the first half of 2026, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA) on Wednesday.

China's GDP expanded by 4.7 percent year-on-year to 69.57 trillion yuan ($10.28 trillion) in the first half of 2026, remaining well within the government's annual growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent and showing resilience despite growing global economic uncertainties, ...

Apple Intelligence has completed registration for providing mobile generative artificial intelligence (AI) services in China, according to a notice issued by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on Wednesday. This represents a major step for Apple to officially launch its ...

A Shanghai hospital has performed China's first commercial brain-computer interface (BCI) surgery following the market approval of a domestically developed implantable system designed to compensate for hand-movement function, according to Beijing News reports on Wednesday.

LONGi has officially commenced mass production of its ACM (Advanced Contact Matrix) solar cells at its production base, marking a critical milestone in the large-scale deployment of the company's next-generation solar cell technology.

Chinese civilization has flourished across millennia, and the graceful beauty of traditional rites has stood the test of time. In 2026, the Guiyang Confucius Academy is seeking to imbue ancient rituals with contemporary relevance. From a coming-of-age ceremony to an ...

Deliberately pursuing “decoupling or chain-severing,” building protectionist barriers, and forcibly restructuring industrial and supply chains will not only incur huge economic costs, but also run counter to market rules and corporate choices, said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian on ...

"Artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies have become major drivers of new quality productive forces and innovative growth. How to harness AI effectively while managing its risks and turning innovation vitality into growth momentum has become a common challenge ...

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that "China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions that lack a basis in international law and authorization from the UN Security Council. China will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard the ...

The Australian government has moved to block the shareholder rights of three China-linked investors in a rare-earth miner, following earlier orders issued in May that forced them to sell their stock – a move that expert criticized as Canberra wielding ...

The fundamentals of economic operation remain unchanged, an official with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Wednesday, responding to questions about the second-quarter growth slowdown and the outlook for the remainder of the year.

On July 10, a research team from Tianjin University published new findings in the journal Science, presenting a millisecond-scale thermal pulse technology that enables the ultrafast synthesis and precise control of platinum-group catalysts.

China's service sector stood out as a bright spot in the first half of the year, as steady expansion in modern services and accelerating growth in service consumption bolster overall economic stability, official data showed on Wednesday.

An unused cruise ship careened due to rising sea tide on Tuesday in Wenzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province. Local emergency response department told the Global Times that no casualties have been reported in the accident.

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday condemned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for pushing for a “non-red supply chain” in five major industries on the Taiwan island, saying that the DPP authorities' actions will only lead to more unbridled ...

China's GDP expanded by 4.7 percent year-on-year to 69.57 trillion yuan ($10.28 trillion) in the first half of 2026, remaining well within the government's annual growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent and showing resilience despite growing global economic uncertainties, ...

With global trade protectionism on the rise and supply chain security frequently politicized, Chinese-made air conditioners traveling to Europe via the China-Europe Railway Express reveal the true essence of China-EU economic and trade ties.

Indonesia reiterated its commitment to actively strengthen air connectivity between ASEAN countries and China to expand regional market access and enhance its aviation industry. "Indonesia is committed to playing an active role in promoting aviation services integration between ASEAN and ...

Germany-based chemical company Evonik became one of the latest examples in cross-border cooperation in the field of green hydrogen, as China's vast green energy sector attracts multinational companies, the Global Times learned on Tuesday. The move by the Germany-based giant ...

Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh on Tuesday warned Chinese nationals against cross-border marriage scams, urging them to exercise caution when traveling to Bangladesh for marriage and not to trust online matchmaking promotions or the notion of “buying a marriage.”

Upgraded from tri-weekly services to daily regular departures, China-Vietnam cross-border freight trains have achieved a notable recovery in cargo transportation, injecting strong momentum into booming China-ASEAN trade.

Shanghai Best International Trade Co – a distributor for Logitech China – has been fined 200,000 yuan ($29,498) by local regulators for a promotional video that contained offensive language, according to the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System, the chinanews.com ...

Approaching.ai, a Beijing-based high-efficiency artificial intelligence (AI) token production service provider, said on Tuesday that it has completed its series A financing round, bringing its total fundraising to more than 1 billion yuan ($147.5 million) within six months, according to ...

Stepping into the machine room of Sugon 8000 (Dengfeng), China's first domestically developed 100,000-card AI supercluster, the scene was far less imposing than expected — but behind the compact space lies an extraordinary concentration of computing power.

French luxury brand Louis Vuitton will take the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) to court over a trademark administrative dispute, with the case scheduled to be heard by the Beijing Intellectual Property Court on Thursday, according to a public ...

China's foreign trade stood at 25.47 trillion yuan ($3.75 trillion) in the first half of 2026, up 16.9 percent year-on-year, reaching a new high. China has firmly maintained its position as the world's largest goods trading nation, an official of ...

China has always opposed and cracked down on hacking activities in accordance with the law, while opposing the spreading of false information about cybersecurity for political purposes, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday, in response to a ...

China will continue to actively expand imports and promote the balanced development of imports and exports during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), Lü Daliang, spokesperson of the General Administration of Customs (GAC), said on Tuesday, in response to a ...

China's rare-earth exports dropped in the first half of 2026, with 30,482.8 tons exported during the period, official data from the General Administration of Customs (GAC) showed on Tuesday.

China-US goods trade totaled 2 trillion yuan ($294.1 billion) in the first half of the year, accounting for 7.9 percent of China's total foreign trade, with the second quarter rebounding to a 13.7 percent growth after an 18.7 percent slump ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reportedly claimed that the Chinese yuan has been undervalued by 25 percent "for years," while calling for dialogue with China on monetary policy. Chinese experts denounced Merz's remarks as unobjective and incorrect, saying they reflect anxiety ...

In the first half of this year, China's exports of sports equipment reached 67.53 billion yuan ($9.95 billion), including 3.08 billion yuan worth of balls, as the World Cup sparked a global surge in consumer demand, Lü Daliang, spokesperson from ...

China's artificial intelligence (AI)-related products have seen strong momentum in imports and exports amid the rapid development of the technology, as the country's foreign trade hit a record high in the first half of 2026, an official of the General ...

Viewed beyond the perspective of automotive market competition and from the broader picture of China-South Korea economic and trade relations, any protectionist mindset runs counter to the general trend of mutually beneficial win-win cooperation.

Australian media outlets have taken note of the growing enthusiasm among Australian travelers for visiting China. This wave of people-to-people exchanges illustrates the renewed momentum of economic cooperation. It is a positive trend that deserves to be recognized and valued ...

The FIFA World Cup is not only a global sporting event, but also a power engine for influencer economy, as football stars with massive global followings increasingly serve as bridges connecting brands, consumers and markets.

The global artificial intelligence (AI) wave has not only supercharged sectors like computing, chips, and hardware devices – it has also quietly ignited a brand-new track: air cargo.

An economic analysis has suggested that Europe and the US would need to invest an extra $23.6 trillion over the next 25 years to end their reliance on China in critical industries such as manufacturing and technology, which Chinese experts ...

State-owned rare-earth mining giant China Rare Earth Group Co has set up a joint stock company with two mining companies in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region with registered capital of 800 million yuan ($118.05 million), domestic news portal National ...

A Chinese company will debut its groundbreaking Quester1 shape-shifting personal robot - "transformer"-like - at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), which opens in Shanghai on Friday, the Global Times learned.

Multiple foreign enterprises, including those from the US and the EU, are increasingly turning to Chinese artificial intelligence (AI)-powered large-language models (LLMs), with the share of tokens used by US firms on Chinese AI models reportedly hitting as high as ...

At a railway station in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nigerian national Oluwabunmi Henry and his family were waiting to board a high-speed train bound for the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou. Traveling with his wife and their five-month-old ...

The first smart satellite communication payload, made by Chinese private space firm GalaxySpace's Payload Center based in Hefei, East China's Anhui Province, rolled off its production line recently.

Commenting on reports that representatives from the US and Panama condemned China for allegedly taking punitive measures against Panama-flagged vessels for political reasons at the 137th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, and called on the IMO to ...

South China's Hainan Province will become the first province in China to stop sales of new fuel-powered vehicles by 2030, according to a newly released plan, as the island province accelerates the construction of its National Ecological Civilization Pilot Zone.

China has completed its first field trial of transporting fuel methanol through an existing long-distance refined oil pipeline, marking a key step from theoretical research to engineering application in the large-scale transport of methanol through fuel pipeline networks, according to ...

China's economy maintained steady improvement in the first half of the year (H1), with consumption continuing to recover and high-tech industries gathering momentum, according to data released by the State Information Center (SIC) under the National Development and Reform Commission, ...

Reports that Washington is pressing SK Hynix and Samsung to expand memory chip production in the US have raised concerns in South Korea. As semiconductor competition intensifies, maintaining diverse export markets and the freedom to commercialize advanced chips will become ...

Since Europe's energy transition hinges on stable and cost-effective supplies, China's high-quality green manufacturing will be greatly helpful for Europe. Any trade barrier will only reduce Europe's room for international cooperation.

Japan's three leading automakers have reported sharp year-on-year declines in their China sales for the first half of 2026, Kyodo News reported.

China's top refiner China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has completed its reorganization with the country's dominant jet fuel refiner. The merger will officially make China National Aviation Fuel Group (CNAF) a wholly owned secondary subsidiary of Sinopec, the Global ...

From "China Travel" to "China Shopping," flight bookings by foreign visitors to Yiwu, known as the world's largest wholesale market for small commodities, rose 62 percent year-on-year in the first half. Meanwhile, Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei electronics market ranked among the top ...

As Europe endures record-high temperatures this summer, Chinese-made cooling products are seeing strong demand, particularly commercial and household ice cream machines, slushie machines, and related refrigeration equipment, as well as cooling products for pets, the Global Times learned from Chinese ...

According to a forecast cited by China Media Group (CMG) on Sunday, China's domestic procurement market for computing cards is expected to reach 1.44 trillion yuan ($212 billion) by 2029.

From Brazil in South America to Kazakhstan in Central Asia, a growing number of countries are turning their attention to China's bond market and rushing to issue a special type of bond - panda bonds.

A US research team has used Unitree G1 humanoid robot to successfully perform standard laparoscopic cholecystectomies on two live pigs, during which the robot is teleoperated to manipulate manual laparoscopic instruments, according to a study published in Nature seen by ...

In a latest push to address its trade issue with China, the European Union (EU) is developing a “solidarity instrument” to support companies that diversify critical supplies away from China and cushion the impact of any retaliation in the event ...

Thunderstorms caused by Typhoon Bavi have caused major travel disruptions across eastern part of China, with widespread flight cancellations. Hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed, affecting travel through Nanjing, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Shenyang, Dalian, Chengdu and other cities.

China's intelligent manufacturing is winning more overseas customers with smarter products and integrated solutions, as innovation and technology become key drivers in exports.

China celebrated its 22nd National Maritime Day on Saturday, which also marks the country's observance of World Maritime Day. This year's theme of National Maritime Day highlights how digital intelligence is reshaping the future of navigation. The main event was ...

From a 100-fold sales surge in Vietnam to a 14-fold exports jump to South Korea, C-beauty is no longer a niche player — it is redefining cosmetics competition

China remains an important market and strategic partner for many Dutch companies, with its scale, innovative capacity, and dynamic business environment offering significant opportunities across a wide range of industries, Boudewijn Poldermans, a vice chairman of the Netherlands China Business ...

China's fast-fashion retailer Shein has received approval to proceed with its Hong Kong IPO, according to a notice on the website of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) on Friday. Chinese experts said the move signals strong support for China's ...

China's Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs on Friday announced temporary export controls on helium in accordance with the relevant provisions of China's Foreign Trade Law, effective immediately. Any subsequent adjustments will be announced separately.

The “China Squeeze” is clearly inconsistent with the facts, and I believe countries of the Global South would not endorse this narrative either, Mao Ning, a spokesperson from China's Foreign Ministry, told a press conference on Friday, noting that on ...

Peking duck is a famous delicacy and must not become a casualty of trade frictions, the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) told the Global Times on Friday, commenting on the European Commission (EC)'s probe into imports of ...

​The Indian government has reportedly greenlit a joint venture (JV) between Dixon Technologies and Chinese smartphone maker Vivo Mobile for manufacturing electronic devices, including smartphones, in India, according to Reuters reports on Thursday. A Chinese expert said the decision reflects ...

China processed a record of 369 million cross-border trips in the first half of 2026, up 10.8 percent year-on-year, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Friday.

Norwegian salmon has seen rising demand from Chinese consumers, as reflected in booming exports, while the Nordic country's soccer star Erling Haaland has gained a growing following among Chinese fans.